Do you have a quantitative trading inclination?

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Quantitative positions in our Sales and Trading teams are filled with candidates who like to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment. Such traders quickly process information and anticipate market trends to help clients make their next move. Sound like the place for you? Find out when you join us as a summer analyst.

The chance to make an impact

As a summer analyst, you’ll spend 10 weeks in our New York office learning about the market as well as Barclays’ global businesses, products and services. You will complete three rotations on different Sales and Trading desks across the following areas:

• credit
• equities
• equity financing
• foreign exchange
• municipals
• rates
• structuring

The right candidate will have a background in one or a group of the following:

• physics, mathematics, finance or engineering, with relevant coursework in statistics, linear algebra, optimization, machine learning and stochastic calculus
• experience analyzing large data in one or more programming languages: Python, C++, Java, etc.

Through your desk assignments, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets, building your communication, quantitative and analytical skills. You may:

• build and back test mathematical models
• monitor markets and help formulate trade ideas
• analyze market, fundamental and technical data
• present your results to their immediate and related teams
• attend client meetings or calls with traders, salespeople and research colleagues.

A place where you can thrive

At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders and peers alike. During the program, you will:

• participate in formal and informal training
• connect with junior and senior mentors
• attend dedicated networking sessions and other program events
• receive detailed performance feedback
• give back to the community through volunteer events.

And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing, eligible summer analysts to join us as full-time Sales and Trading analysts after graduation.

To be considered for this program, you must:

• be a bachelor’s degree student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026.

Ideally, you would also have:

• a GPA of 3.4 or above.

Ready to apply?

Please submit an application through Barclays application system. Then, submit your resume and cover letter through your school’s career management application system if required. Please note that you can apply to only one Barclays internship program globally.

About Barclays

Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank offering products and services across personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management, with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK and the US.

With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

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It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.